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New Technique Controls Dimensions of Gold Nanorods while Manufacturing on a Large Scale

November 19, 2013

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North Carolina State University researchers have developed a technique for efficiently producing nanoscale gold rods in large quantities, while simultaneously controlling the dimensions of the nanorods and their optical properties. The optical properties of gold nanorods make them desirable for use in biomedical applications ranging from imaging technologies to cancer treatment.
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